Inside Look at How Men and Women Handle Stress Differently
The gist: Men and women handle stress in different ways, showing distinct patterns in their responses.
NBC News Health · August 1, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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How ‘cigfluencers’ are bringing back smoking on social media against doctors’ orders
The gist: ‘Cigfluencers’ on social media are promoting smoking again despite doctors’ warnings.
NBC News Health · August 1, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Instead of popping a blister, follow this treatment plan
The gist: To heal a blister safely, don’t pop it and instead gently clean, apply an antibacterial or occlusive ointment, and cover it with a bandage to prevent infection and speed recovery.
NBC News Health · August 1, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Fauci faces angry senators over diary, COVID response
The gist: Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing where Republicans challenged his COVID-19 response and diary entries.
CBS News Health · August 1, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Florida urges doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children
The gist: Florida is urging doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children.
NBC News Health · August 1, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Inside Look at How Men and Women Handle Stress Differently
The gist: Men and women handle stress in different ways, showing distinct patterns in their responses.
NBC News Health · July 31, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
How ‘cigfluencers’ are bringing back smoking on social media against doctors’ orders
The gist: ‘Cigfluencers’ on social media are promoting smoking again despite doctors’ warnings.
NBC News Health · July 31, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Instead of popping a blister, follow this treatment plan
The gist: To heal a blister safely, don’t pop it and instead gently clean, apply an antibacterial or occlusive ointment, and cover it with a bandage to prevent infection and speed recovery.
NBC News Health · July 31, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Fauci faces angry senators over diary, COVID response
The gist: Dr. Anthony Fauci faced an angry Senate hearing where Republicans challenged his COVID-19 response and diary entries.
CBS News Health · July 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Florida urges doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children
The gist: Florida is urging doctors not to prescribe mental health medication for children.
NBC News Health · July 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
The gist: The FTC sued Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing customers' health data with Meta and Snap without consent.
CBS News Health · July 29, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Do you really need sunscreen for your hair? I asked dermatologists and hair care experts
The gist: The sun's UV rays can damage your hair by causing dryness, color fading, and breakage, but using hair sunscreens and UV-protective sprays can help prevent this.
NBC News Health · July 28, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
The best editor-approved meat delivery services in 2026
The gist: Butcherbox offers the best overall meat delivery service with a wide range of high-quality beef, chicken, and seafood, including sockeye salmon praised for its freshness and packaging.
NBC News Health · July 28, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Newsom Reverses on Long-Sought Paid Leave Benefit for Teachers in California
The gist: California will provide up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for public school and community college teachers starting in 2027, reversing Governor Newsom’s earlier opposition.
KFF Health News · July 28, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
U.S. measles cases reach 35-year high in 2026, surpassing last year’s total
The gist: The U.S. has seen an unprecedented surge of 2,318 measles cases in 2026, the highest in 35 years, mostly among unvaccinated people.
NBC News Health · July 27, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
The gist: Baltimore is using opioid settlement money to expand 911 services with mobile crisis teams that respond to mental health and other non-police emergencies around the clock.
NPR Health · July 27, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Nearly 20 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
The gist: Nearly 20 million eggs have been recalled due to a salmonella risk.
NBC News Health · July 27, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Taylor Farms reportedly shut down Mexican processing facility linked to cyclospora outbreak
The gist: Taylor Farms has reportedly shut down a Mexican processing facility linked to an initial cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands in at least 41 states.
CBS News Health · July 25, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The gist: A Florida man alleges that ChatGPT's medical advice discouraged him from seeking treatment for symptoms that led to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, prompting a lawsuit against OpenAI.
CBS News Health · July 25, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
The gist: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has caused over 1,000 deaths and is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded.
NPR Health · July 25, 2026 · Read in that day's issue →
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